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Your questions about the teacher walkout, answered

The Walkout Watch Help Hub takes calls from concerned parents and guardians.

Volunteers in the “Walkout Watch Help Hub” at 12 News has been receiving calls regarding Thursday's potential teacher walkout.

A lot of parents are worried about what's going to happen if the strike happens. The most frequent questions were:

“How long will the walkout last?”

At this point, that information is to be determined. Some school districts have said schools will only be closed Thursday and Friday and expect classes to resume as normal on Monday, but only time will tell.

“Which districts are closed?”

12 News has compiled a growing list of districts that have officially announced closures and that chart includes the top 10 largest districts in Arizona-- including Tempe, Paradise Valley, Mesa and Chandler.

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“What local facilities are extending hours to help out parents?”

The City of Phoenix will open its recreational centers from 7am to 7pm to accommodate work schedules for parents caught in a jam.

“What about childcare?”

This was a hot topic issue for concerned callers. For many it's not about finding care for one student but in several cases two or three. Some of those safe havens include local churches, non-profits like the Boys and Girls Club and multiple museums.

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The number one question centers on a startling statistic. In Arizona, six out of 10 children rely on free or reduced meals at school. Parents want to know what options they have if campuses are closed.

Volunteers in our Help Hub tried to ease the stress so many parents are experiencing in anticipation of a teacher walkout. A representative from the Boys and Girls club tells 12 News the nonprofit is accepting registration for new members beginning Wednesday the 25th and that lunch and snacks will be provided.

That's just one option, some districts like Glendale Union will still be serving meals. Many Phoenix rec centers will also serve lunch.

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Meanwhile, multiple organizations, members of the community and non-profits are rolling up their sleeves to make sure students have a meal to eat during this walkout.

"Kids going hungry never sits well with anybody," one volunteer said.

No one wants to see the students wasting away as a result of the walkout. So organizations like Arizona Brain Food in Mesa are fighting to help local kids.

"I had friends that didn't have lunch weren't eating and as a result their school work and social situation was also being effected,” one student said.

Organizers there typically provide food for underprivileged children just on the weekends and now their lending a hand in support of teachers, especially those volunteering.

"It's about helping our kids, we want to ensure they're fed and we do our part to make that happen,” Teacher, Liz Leybeck said.

St. Mary's Food Bank playing a huge role in the effort to feed students. However, their supply is depleting as the demand grows. Goodwill has drop-sites for any donations.

Keep in mind though, that area facilities stepping in may require pre-registration.

More information: https://www.12news.com/walkoutwatch

Walkout Watch Help Hub hotline: 602-258-1212

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